Congratulations on this masterpiece of love and acceptance.  That two people can help to heal each other without resorting to outright demands is so richly presented here.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Now on to I’ve Always Thought You Were Stupid.  Beth

Their relationship is beautiful and funny and filled with the most inventive lovemaking ever!  You have written a story that is as nearly perfect as any ever written.  You have a wonderful gift and I thank you for sharing this with us.  Now I'm off to read the final chapter...  before I read Severus' POV.


Beth

This is such a wonderfully written story.  Everything about it rings with autheticity, and I love the story of Severus' family history. 

The comfortable way they tease each other and trade mock insults is equally wonderful.  What a great story!!!


Beth

PS: 5 Stars are not nearly enough.

I really enjoyed the insight into Dumbledore, Grindenwald, and Tom Riddle.  Thinking of Dumbledore writing the "Prophesy" himself makes a lot of sense and does explain several things about the HP books.

I like the way SS and HG banter and sometimes argue... and how Hermione doesn't take any crap from Severus either.

Beth

I love this slow progression in their relationship—the gentle hand holding, and arms around each other, the small kisses becoming slowly more passionate.  It is a thing of beauty.

Beth

Lovely chapter!  Hermione's talk with Adele was eye opening, I believe.  And I'm glad Severus decided to accompany her on the wheel;  I'd like to believe they have taken a huge step in their relationship.

Beth

LOL!  Adele Boddington is a fount of information!  It really made me happy that Severus' tendency to play everything close to the vest has been so completely undermined my his friends.  Well done.

Beth

I love this chapter!

Beth

I think Severus and Hermione have crossed a crucial barrier.  Sharing your unhappy memories with someone else who has had similar experiences can be very theraputic... perhaps not right away, but over time the pain can be lessened.

Beth

Poor Hermione.  Her old flame has married another woman, she stole a vial of Dreamless Sleep from Harry and Ginny, and now we find out that Molly cursed her.  What else can go wrong?

And where is Snape?  How much more torture must these two have to face before things begin to move in a more positive direction?  Poor Hermione and Severus.

My heart is breaking for them both!

Beth

Boy Howdy!  Those two need each other now more than ever!

Beth

This chapter is completely lovely.  Thank you.

Beth

Mrs. Neill is a piece of work, isn't she?  I wonder what it was that led her to assume that Hermione had invited Snape to her room?  There must be a fairly busy group of neighborhood gossips at work here.

I hope that Snape will be able continue to escort Hermione home each night.  I think he is good for her.  And her for him.

Beth

I'm glad they have agreed to a pact.  The more I think on it, the more I think they both need each other.

Beth

This chapter is brilliant!  In giving Hermione what she insisted she needed (as opposed to what she really needed) is the only way to break through her denial.  I wonder how long it will take for her to ask him to help her again?

Beth

Hermione is having so many struggles, and the only one who can help her is a former professor who is invloved in one of her worst memories.  I hope she can come to trust him.

Beth

OMG! She's suffering flashbacks of the war... how horrible!

Beth

Awesome beginning!  I have so many questions–which I'm sure will be answered in due time.Beth

The way Snape and Hermione both play loose Mrs. Neill is a hoot!  That part about a terrorist group and Mossad and a license-to-kill was perfect for stringing her along,

Good going!
Beth

Truly one of my favourite fics. I love the depictions of Severus and Hermione as people, not just as  a relationship. I've recced this today on One Bad Man over on LJ. Thank you! MelodysSister

I am loving the interaction between these two, but I'm dying to hear the inner dialogue these two are having.  At least Hermione's as you've been providing.  Keep going! I find Severus' arguments against magic highly interesting. 

Does she still find him ugly? So she now realizes that the attraction at the Jarvic was real. She is enchanted. I wonder what Severus is thinking and going through.  

I am not OCD. I have CDO.  It's like OCD but all the letters are in alphabetical order, as they should be.  (not mine) Now she knows where he goes and that he hadn't deserted her after their special night. I hope she has made the connection in any case.  I am still wondering, like Hermione.  Has Severus' loss of magic also affected his longevity? It would be so sad for Hermione to find the love of her life only to have him age prematurely before she does. If this story were to go the way I wish it, he would get his magic back when he and Hermione make love for the first time. I hope that isn't too saccharine for you. Now I'm thinking I'd better read the last chapter to make sure it has a happy ending.  I sometimes...well, I frequently...almost always end up doing that because I can't bare sad endings.  Real life is sad enough and I read to escape that sadness. 

How gently he courts her. Does he know? Is it his intention? At this point I feel she hardly deserves him, but if not her than who? They have too much in common. She will eventually understand him in a way no other woman would be able to. And she will hopefully see that he understands her in a way that no one else ever could. That bright beam of love has a hollow, cold place patiently waiting for her warmth and light. 

I read this chapter with bated breath.  You did not disappoint. Severus' story is a gift. Hermione is still sooo young. She doesn't see that they do not hate each other. Why can't she see that him spending time with her is a great compliment? He doesn't waste his time on fools. I guess she is still too self involved to see the other side of the tapestry.  I have a feeling he has the patience to wait for her to come to her epiphany. Does she really think him ugly? That's really too bad. I hope she grows up enough to see her opportunity. Maybe Severus can tell her how to be free from Molly's curse. I wouldn't believe in it if it weren't for Luna's comment. I trust Luna.